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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.55, 221.84 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.55, 221.84 and 116.44 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.55 : 221.84 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.55/221.84 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.55x = 221.84 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.55x = 25,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,830.35/160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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